Do-it-yourself toilet repair budget

Summer is a time not only for vacations, but also for repairs. Everyone wants to put the apartment in order, but not everyone has enough funds for this: the crisis has passed only in words, but in fact "things are still there". But we are Slavs, which means we’ll get out, because the saying “is cunning for inventions” really works.

Today we will consider the cheapest (oh, sorry - the most economical) option for repairing a toilet. So!

Toilet - this is not only (pardon the expression) latrine: it is a place where not only you, but also your guests go. And if the toilet has tattered walls, cracked tiles, and holes flaunt on the floor, then such a place can be called a toilet purely hypothetically: in fact, such a place is easier to call a "toilet" or "parasha" (sorry for the expression). Naturally, after visiting such a “sight”, your guests will not have a very positive opinion of you - a fact!

It is clear that repairs are needed. But, as already mentioned a little above, you may simply not have money for expensive tiles, plumbing, etc.: all this is pretty much worth it. But did you know that if you need to make repairs in the toilet, then you can get by with a rather small amount of money?

It is not at all necessary to glue expensive tiles in the toilet.

• Firstly, this repair option has become boring for a long time, and even if the tile is very beautiful, it is still just a banal tile.
• And secondly, why spend money on tiles when ordinary foam tiles can be purchased for this purpose?

Yes, yes: the very patterned tiles that are glued to the ceiling! The advantages of this face repair option:

1 incredibly low cost;

2 very low specific gravity, which will allow you to significantly reduce the repair time: foam tiles do not "float", they do not need to be constantly held and corrected;

3 glue paste for gluing foam tiles is very inexpensive;

4 no need to buy grout separately: use the same paste as the grout for the joints, on which the tiles were glued;

5 tiles can be of different color shades, so it is not at all necessary to glue white tiles: there are turquoise, blue, yellow, etc.

6 foam tiles are very easy to cut to size (unlike tiles, which are very difficult to cut even with a tile cutter). In general, solid benefits!

The only thing that is required of you is to make the walls even. To do this, knock down the old tiles.

(or remove the old paint) and, using the "level", perform the algorithm for leveling the walls with a solution.

The smoother the walls are, the cooler the styrofoam tiles will look on those walls!

After pasting the walls with ceiling foam tiles, do not forget to glue the upper plinth (pad): so to speak, for the best "calico"

... The ceiling, of course, should also be covered with the same tiles. In general, everything is ingenious - not only simple, but also economical, fast, understandable and beautiful!

And one last tip: if you want to visually increase the area of ​​the toilet, then put blue tiles on the floor!

Rarely, when visiting friends, we admire how the toilet is installed in the toilet. But, when we need to use the services of a restroom, then we can appreciate the convenience of this necessary element. Is it difficult to install the toilet yourself? Let's try to figure it out.

First, decide on the toilet model. Pay attention to the fastening systems in the product design. They are mostly the same, but in some cases they may be different. Attention should also be paid to preparatory work.So let's get to work.

Before installing a new toilet, decide which method you will use to secure it. The easiest is to screw it to the floor using heavy duty filler plugs. It is important that the intended place is level. Otherwise, tightening the bolts or screws tighter, the lugs in the toilet will simply burst.

Another way to fix the toilet is to cement it. In this case, it is necessary to take care of a sufficient thickness of the screed. Otherwise, it will not withstand the loads - and then it can turn out to be very funny.

Before installing the toilet, you must check the communications in advance. The water supply must be at the right distance to the drain tank. The sewage system must also be in proper condition (the pipes must be airtight and have the required slope). All this needs to be taken care of in advance so that later you do not have to remove the toilet every now and then in order to perform the necessary work.

After we have prepared the base for the toilet and checked all the appropriate communications, you can proceed directly to the installation of the "chair". Before attaching it to the base, we connect the drain pipe. Thanks to modern technology, this can be done quickly and without any difficulty. For this, a corrugated siphon can be used. If the drain tank is intended to be fastened directly to the structure of the toilet, be very careful. Such models of toilet bowls, even with small cracks or chips, become unusable.

Some additionally process the joint gaskets with silicone sealants. This will provide maximum protection against leaks. The drain pipe does not need to be treated with such materials, as this can complicate repair work, if such are required. In addition, all the connecting elements are perfectly sized to each other. They are also equipped with rubber seals that provide protection against leaks. There is no need to worry that the pipe is not firmly attached. The fact is that no pressure is created in the sewer system. Therefore, such connecting systems are quite reliable.

In the event that the cistern is attached to the toilet itself, care must be taken not to be broken by those who will use the toilet's "services". The fact is that when a person sits down on the toilet, he can automatically rest his back on the raised lid. As a result, negative pressure is exerted on the tank, and it can come off from the mount. Therefore, such toilets are advised to be installed near the wall of the room. Even if someone props their backs on the tank, it will not break.

He lived with his parents in an apartment in an old house, according to legend, it was built by Romanian prisoners of war, the walls are crumbling, but the ceilings are high)) While the parents were resting at the sea, I decided to make a small upgrade of the toilet. Money is running out, so PVC panels were chosen for finishing.

the original look almost from the 40s)) tore off the door casing, began to dismantle the tiles. (Drawings on the wall were painted over the paint that had fallen off, this is how the repair is being delayed until the last)))

at first I thought to get off with a little blood, to preserve, so to speak, the zest of Romanian design thought and not to change the toilet, so the box was tinkered with its original installation angle.

Everything was used: old furniture, boards, etc.

The whole tree was treated with a special primer. so as not to rot

I took the door from an old bedside table, only refreshed it with decorative film.

Using the same simple technology, I twisted a niche for little things.

Daddy will have where to put cigarettes, and mommy will hide household chemicals.

Finally, the door installer came and stuck me new paper doors.))))

Well, in the bathroom at the same time, as you can see, the spontaneous repairs spread to the corridor, the appetite comes with eating)))

The kitchen has long been finished with PVC panels, so we do not break traditions))

I worked with this material for the first time, in general, my work is sitting at a computer, what can I say, well, it's so bearable, I used to swear, but in general, nothing complicated, the panels forgive many mistakes.

Wooden ventilation in the bathroom - maybe you will never see this again)))

My parents came and gasped in surprise. Well, they say, now you can stick in a new pot. Father immediately laid the tiles and stuck in a brand new, almost silent toilet))

I also ordered and assembled a wardrobe, laid linoleum. He is generally a thorough person, he approaches the matter with a soul and in a serious way. In general, without even investing much, they significantly refreshed half of the apartment.

The toilet is one of the smallest rooms in the house and is frequently visited. This combination creates certain difficulties: care should be taken to ensure that the furnishings of this room are peaceful, comfortable and functional, and the decoration is practical, but the modest area limits the possibilities and dictates its own requirements. Therefore, starting a budget toilet repair with your own hands, you need to take a responsible approach to the choice of materials, think over the design of the room in advance, and draw up a work plan. Inspirational photos, original ideas and helpful tips below will help you with this.

So, the decision on the repair was made, the budget was discussed and approved at a family meeting - all that remained was to figure out where to start the repair. Even for experienced craftsmen, a small repair of a toilet in an apartment runs the risk of turning into a headache if you do not adhere to a clear plan of action, which will look something like this.

1. Decide on the toilet design.
2. Select and purchase the materials that will be required for the repair.
3. Replace riser and sewer pipes if they become unusable.
4. Prepare toilet floors, walls and ceiling - remove old tiles, sand surfaces.
5. Lay the necessary communications - electrical wiring, propylene pipes, etc.
6. After completing all the preparatory work, you can repair the floor.
7. If necessary, mount a plumbing cabinet.
8. Repair the ceiling and walls.
9. After that, the final finishing of the floor in the toilet can be done.
10. Place the toilet on the prepared floor.
11. Then everything else is mounted - lighting, ventilation, washbasin and so on.
12. Finish the walls and ceiling.
13. Install a boiler.
14. Replace the toilet door if necessary.

The list is significantly reduced if you have planned a simple cosmetic repair of the toilet without replacing plumbing and installing new communications.

When planning your future washroom design, consider both your own wishes and current fashion trends. To do this, you can visit friends and relatives, noticing interesting solutions in the design of the bathroom. And you can look for inspiration on numerous sites where people share their experience of repairing a toilet with their own hands, upload photos, and discuss bold ideas.

Often, the design of the toilet has something in common with the style of the bathroom. For a small toilet, it should first of all be simple and concise.

Consider the following tips when choosing a design:

• You should not use small or variegated details, as they can create a subconscious feeling of anxiety, which can negatively affect the work of the intestines.
• The toilet is not the best place to use bright, saturated colors. It would be better to opt for pastel, muted colors.

• Vertical stripes on the walls will transform an already small and narrow bathroom into a kind of tower. A horizontal drawing, on the contrary, will "move apart" the walls, make the space more harmonious and proportional.
• The division of the wall horizontally into two sections using the principle of the golden ratio looks beautiful. You can choose contrasting color combinations.
• Objects hanging overhead - shelves, cabinets, a boiler - have a negative effect on the physiology. Try to place them in more suitable places or disguise them somehow.

• Finally, when making toilet flooring, it is better to choose a fairly dark color - dark yellow, brown or gray.

When choosing materials for repairs, it is necessary to take into account that a liquid saturated with biologically active substances (biologically active substances) still gets on the floor in the toilet, albeit in small quantities. And also a certain amount of substances that have a sharp unpleasant odor - ammonia, hydrocarbons, etc. evaporate into the air. In this regard, you should think about how to abandon a number of materials, even despite their visual appeal.

• It is not recommended to use wood panels in the toilet, as well as MDF, laminate and similar organic coatings - they are porous and quickly absorb unpleasant odors and moisture, becoming a breeding ground for microbes.
• Porous tiles are not suitable for repairing the floor in the toilet - they can be calculated by the color of the back side, which is different from white. With such a tile, an unpleasant smell will linger in the toilet for a long time.
• Washable PVC wallpaper, paper wallpaper, Armstrong suspended ceilings and Styrofoam ceiling panels are also excellent for odor control.

Good to know: paints based on organic pigments and fillers quickly lose their attractiveness, acquiring yellow and dark shades.

What materials are suitable for repairing a toilet?

• For cladding - porcelain stoneware. Density, resistance to chemicals and durability fully pay off the cost.
• Tile - earthenware or kaolin (white on the back, shiny, fine-grained material on the fracture).
• Choose paint with mineral pigments and with microcalcite (marble flour) filler. Dolomite flour filler will be a little worse, however, such paint can last 7-10 years.

If you decide to glue washable wallpaper, then it should be made of polypropylene, foam or polyester.

• Profiles for plasterboard structures are only galvanized or aluminum, the plasterboard panels themselves are necessarily moisture resistant (green).
• The plaster can be any, but after the composition hardens, do not forget to impregnate it with a primer on deep penetrating concrete.
• It is recommended to use polyester or aquaizol as waterproofing.

Self-leveling floors are the best choice for a toilet. The base floor screed is cement-based, and on top of it is a liquid polymer.

Many people are afraid to start repairs on their own, even in a small toilet. fear that their skills are not sufficient to replace a toilet or install a panel. Therefore, it is worth listening to the advice of craftsmen who have already performed repairs with their own hands, videos with lessons on this topic will not hurt to carefully study. Even a simple photograph can make it much easier to understand how to make DIY repairs in a toilet.

• When replacing the toilet, take a closer look at the hanging models. The flush cistern and toilet bracket are hidden in a self-made plumbing cabinet, it looks pretty nice and stylish. But the main thing is the ease of cleaning. For this, the hostess will thank you many times after the completion of the renovation.

• Before you start laying tiles or installing panels, do not forget to treat the surfaces with an antiseptic solution that protects against the formation of mold and mildew.
• Wanting to repair the toilet inexpensively, you should not save on communications: it is better to opt for metal-plastic. Unlike steel pipes, they do not rust and do not require a welding machine to be installed.

It is not enough just to make cheap repairs in the bathroom, it is important to carry it out in such a way that after a few years it will not need to be redone.

If you decide to entrust the cosmetic repair of the toilet to specialists, then depending on the chosen finishing option, excluding materials, it will cost you about 12-25 thousand rubles. in Moscow and 10-22 thousand rubles. in St. Petersburg. Overhaul will cost much more - from 35 thousand rubles.

There are many ways to revitalize the interior of the bathroom. In the process of repairing the toilet, you can add interesting details with your own hands. In this article, we will talk about some transformation techniques that will help in the design of the space.

If we are talking exclusively about ideas, watch as many photos as possible. Before starting the repair, it is advisable to represent the final result as accurately as possible. Although some of them will definitely change anyway. If your toilet is already ready for renovation, the following plan can be used.

1. We decide on the decoration of the walls (plastic panels, PVC, wallpaper or tiles)
2. Choosing how to hide pipes
3. We decide whether we need a wardrobe where it will be located
4. Choosing a toilet
5. We look at the trends in the finishing of the current year

These are the main steps. Read about each of them with photo examples here - use the plate for quick navigation. And now - cool ideas as such, so that you can pick up something interesting and useful.

Yes, pictures. Many would say that this is a very bad idea for renovation. Nevertheless, practice takes place. The classic design option is a golden frame against a background of red walls.

For each style, you can choose the right picture that will effectively decorate the room. The frame of the product must also correspond to the overall concept.

The tone of the walls continues throughout the painting.

A massive white frame sets off the active background and matches the color of the plumbing.

Plant motifs on the wall echo decorative flowers.

The bright pattern is in harmony with the color of textiles and hanging baskets.

Pratika shows that most people prefer to make built-in lamps or something else inconspicuous in the toilet. But you can, on the contrary, make lighting a part of the design! A modern design white chandelier matches the shade of the floor, toilet and sink against a wood grain backdrop.

The chandelier is massive enough for this bathroom and attracts attention. Let's skip the jokes!

Decoration in New Year's style. The filling of the niche can be changed, depending on the mood.

An unpretentious composition on the background of wooden dies - a wreath of dried flowers and decor in the form of a dried fish. The idea is easy to bring to life, and its implementation with your own hands does not take any energy at all.

Antique forms complement the marble walls.

Red and white interior in country style for Valentine's Day. Anyone can make such a design.

Candles can replace the main light in the evening.

The accent tone of the stylized bird and the organic shapes of the lamps break the severity of the interior.

Open shelves look spectacular only if order reigns on them.

The wood texture of the shelves matches the material of the cabinet. The three primary colors look great in a single space.

A capacious shelf is formed by the upper edge of the installation box.

In a small bathroom or in a room with brightly decorated walls, avoid piling up furniture, choose a laconic form of plumbing.

A suspended toilet with installation looks compact, without unnecessary details.

Choose plumbing in the same range, especially if the room is miniature.

When choosing an active pattern for the walls, give up wall cabinets in the toilet.

Suspended toilet bowl with installation in a bathroom with an area of ​​0.7 sq. m.

A minimum of items in a combined bathroom with an area of ​​1 sq. m. This was the main idea of ​​the repair: we do everything simply, concisely, and most importantly - cheaply and with our own hands. Tile collections have long been selected by designers in showrooms.

No, really. Anything can be found on the market these days.So why not get creative with the choice of plumbing during the renovation? The black collection of sanitary ware looks unusual and is combined with the decoration of the space. The interior is also complemented by a painting in a black frame and a spectacular vase. The twisting branches in a vase are similar in shape to a water heater.

Toilet and sink in the form of truncated and inverted cones. The perspective of the marina and the futuristic shape of the sanitary ware in the interior look interesting and stylish.

Plumbing in vintage style.

Specular reflections distort the perception of real geometry. This is not the most popular technique when repairing a toilet with your own hands; many simply do not perceive this idea in such an intimate room. But this effect allows you to visually expand the boundaries of small rooms.

The mirror makes the room not so narrow (visually).

The article is addressed to those who are going to repair the toilet with their own hands, but have no experience. I will tell you about the most popular and affordable finishes and offer a step-by-step algorithm for working. You just need to follow my recommendations to get a quality result.

The photo shows an example of how you can carry out the work yourself

Even in a small area, you can create a comfortable and attractive environment.

Repairing a toilet is both simple and complex. Simple because the volume of work is small due to the small area, and difficult for the reason that, due to lack of space, you need to think carefully about everything.

All work can be broken down into 10 stages:

1. Development of the future interior;
2. Purchase of the necessary materials and tools;
3. Dismantling of old plumbing and decoration;
4. Replacement of communications and laying of new ones (if necessary);
5. Construction of a box for masking pipes;
6. Floor covering device;
7. Wall decoration;
8. Ceiling decoration;
9. Installation of plumbing and other equipment;
10. Door installation.

To get a neat bathroom, you will have to carry out a number of works

You do not need to think about where to start work, since first of all you need to think over the layout and decoration.

To do this, you need to do the following:

• Measure the area at your disposal. This is the main aspect that determines what you can deliver and how to arrange the elements.... Unfortunately, most often there is very little space and you have to adapt to the circumstances, and not come up with interesting solutions;
• Determine what equipment will be installed. If there is very little space, then most often only the toilet is placed. If there is more space, then you can add a washbasin, bidet or even a urinal, it all depends on your wishes;

Equipment installation standards: from the center of the toilet bowl to the wall should be at least 40 cm, the sink should be located at a distance of at least 30 cm;

It is important to position the plumbing correctly

• A wall-hung toilet can be an excellent solution. It does not take up space on the floor, but a metal frame will have to be attached to the wall, which will take about 10 cm of space. This option looks very attractive, but in installation it is much more difficult, this also needs to be taken into account;

Wall hung toilet - an interesting solution for small spaces

• The color scheme should be in soothing colors. You should not use bright colors and variegated finishes, it does not look the best in the bathroom. You can look at design ideas on the Internet, there are a lot of examples, and anyone will find an option to their liking.

There are many options, find the one that you like and which you can implement

After you have decided on an approximate design, you can proceed to the selection and purchase of materials. You must measure the area of ​​the floor, ceiling and walls in advance in order to quickly calculate the approximate costs for one or another finishing option.

First, let's figure out what you can put on the floor:

• Ceramic tiles are the most popular solution. There are a huge number of types on sale, so there will be no problems with the choice.If you need a cheap option, then I will give you a little advice: look for substandard in stores, it is inexpensive, and due to the small volume, you can choose good ceramics. Most often, the marriage is not visible, but you can save very well;

The tile is a great solution, the material looks good and is not afraid of moisture and cleaning agents

• Self-leveling floor is a relatively new solution that is great for a bathroom. The coating is not cheap, but due to the fact that the floor space is small, the cost of installing it will be only slightly higher than when using ceramics. In addition, this option can be implemented with your own hands, which is also important.

Such coatings can simulate a wide variety of images.

For walls, you can use the following options:

• Ceramic tile. You can create patterns or even ceramic paintings on the walls. For the most discerning, a mosaic is suitable, a very effective, but also quite expensive coating;

Tiles are great for walls too

• Budget finishing option - PVC panels. They cost a little, but they also look much worse than the same tile. But if you need to do it cheaply and reliably, then this decision will come in handy;

PVC panels are good for toilets

• You can even stick wallpaper on the walls. You need to choose moisture resistant options. I would recommend using glass fiber as it can be repainted. That is, you can easily carry out cosmetic repairs and refresh the room in the future, simply by changing the color of the walls.

Wallpaper allows you to create a very original setting.

As for the ceiling, it is easiest to implement one of two options with your own hands:

• Fastening of plastic panels. They look good on the ceiling and are inexpensive. You can choose a more expensive option - rack metal ceilings. They look presentable and are almost indistinguishable from plastic in installation;

This option looks good.

• You can just putty the surface and paint it. If the ceiling is curved, then it is easier to build a frame and fix moisture-resistant drywall... So you get an even base, which must be putty with a thin layer and painted.

The color of the ceiling is matched to the rest of the finish

As for the tool, its list depends on the selected materials for finishing. Below I will provide a list of fixtures where necessary.

It is worth starting work by removing everything unnecessary. The process is simple, but it requires a lot of effort and a significant investment of time.

The sequence of work is as follows:

• First of all, old plumbing is removed. Most often, you just need to remove the corrugation from the toilet. If you have old equipment, you will have to break up the cement that used to strengthen the joints;

You can temporarily put a new toilet in order to use the bathroom

• The floor is usually covered with old tiles, which are very firmly in place. You can knock it down with a hammer and chisel, or with a puncher. The process is dusty and noisy, so it is better to work during the day;

Removing old tiles is a tedious job

• If there are tiles on the walls, then they are removed in the same way as from the floor. If the surface is covered with wallpaper, they need to be soaked and removed. Painted surfaces do not need to be cleaned if the paint adheres to them firmly. The exception is oil formulations, they must be removed, it is best to use a special wash for work;

Everything that does not hold well is removed from the walls

• If there is whitewash on the ceiling, then it must be soaked with water and removed with a spatula. Painted surfaces are inspected, only damaged areas can be removed.

At this stage, the following works are performed:

• If the old riser does not inspire confidence, then it is advisable to replace it with a new plastic one. Most often, you have to change the section from floor to ceiling, adapters are placed on the connections, and the structure itself is easily assembled from the constituent parts of the configuration you need;

The riser is attached to special clamps

• If you need to lay pipes around the room, then it is best to hide them in the grooves.... Communication may be needed if you put a sink and bidet or bought a toilet with a bidet. It is important to think about the correct pin layout so that everything is convenient. Even if it is not necessary to lay pipes in new places, it is advisable to replace the old steel communications with new plastic ones;

It is better to hide the pipes in the wall

• Do not forget about laying the wiring to the fixtures and the fan, if any. It is also better to hide them in grooves.

To hide the sewer pipes, you need to build a box. If the riser goes in the corner, then only this part of the room is closed, and if in the middle, then it is easier to make a partition and sew up the entire space behind the toilet.

The instructions for carrying out the work are simple:

• For the frame, we will use metal plasterboard profiles. Guiding elements are attached along the walls, and the structure is formed by the main profile;
• First, the structure is marked, vertical lines are drawn along the walls using a level or plumb line, the outlines of the future box are drawn on the floor and ceiling;

For accurate marking, you can use a square.

• A wall profile is fixed along the perimeter of the future structure. To do this, holes are drilled in the walls for fast mounting dowels with a diameter of 6 mm;

Guiding elements define the outline of the future structure

• Then the frame is attached, for this, the main profiles are used. To give the structure rigidity, it is reinforced with ribs, which are located every 40-50 cm;

The frame must be rigid

• The last step is to mount the moisture-resistant drywall. It is cut into pieces of the required size and fixed with special self-tapping screws with a fine pitch.

When carrying out the cladding, do not forget to leave an opening for the installation of the door to check the condition of the equipment and take readings from the meters.

The hatch will be inserted after finishing

We will start from this part of the room. First, let's figure out how a ceramic floor is made. To work, we need a certain set of materials and tools, listed in the table.

How to renovate a toilet depends on the depth of your idea. It's one thing if you want to change your proven floor-standing toilet for a wall-mounted one, introduce a bidet, a mini-sink for hand washing, and hang a boiler under the ceiling. It's another matter if you want to make a budget toilet repair with your own hands: paint the door, change the wallpaper. But here, too, there are some subtleties.

Therefore, we will give a general sequence of actions, covering the maximum of toilet repair operations. And you really choose!

It is important to remember: the bathroom and toilet are rooms with high humidity. But in the toilet, it is not warm water with a pleasant shampoo smell that splashes onto the floor, but something else. In this connection, all finishing materials should have minimal porosity, roughness, and be easy to clean, including using aggressive solutions. Recommended selection of materials:

Toilet renovated with ceramic tiles

• floor - granite;
• walls - a tile, but not anyhow, but earthenware - one that is white not only on the front side, but also on the inside; even better - porcelain stoneware. If the wallpaper is washable, it is made of polypropylene, polyester or foam;
• finishing the ceiling in the toilet - water dispersion paints: acrylic, latex, silicate or silicone.

Of course, you will need other materials as well. For example, drywall for the construction of all kinds of boxes, niches, etc. Take only green: it is water-repellent.

Other materials will either turn yellow under the influence of ammonia miasms, or absorb odors, or cause other inconvenience.

So, if you have decided to make repairs in the toilet with modern means and materials, sketch out a plan: where your new wall-hung toilet will hang, where is the bidet, where to attach the sink, and where to perch the boiler.Estimate the distance to communications: have you outlined the "seats" too far? Maybe something is better to give up?

Wall cladding in the toilet with porcelain stoneware

If you change the sewer pipes, then the minimum angle between them in the horizontal plane should not be less than 120o. If you do less, the site can become "impassable".

In the vertical plane, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the existing angles of inclination of the pipes. Otherwise, the "locking system" may fail, and gases from the sewer will begin to break through into the apartment. They not only smell bad, but are also explosive.

Toilet pipes

Next, make a list of the materials you need: we will list them as we describe.
Purchase materials. Remove unnecessary items from the toilet. This is not only a trash can and a rubber rug, but also old paint (especially oil paint), old tiles, old wallpaper, etc. Take out the toilet last. Please note that with unwashed hands a person can live up to 80 years, but without a toilet, he will not last half a day.

Published on our website "Rating of materials for wall decoration in the toilet" will help you choose the most suitable materials for the cladding of your bathroom

Check out ideas for small washroom remodeling from venerable designers

For a description of various options for repairing a toilet using various author's designs and materials, see the link: https://my.housecope.com/wp-content/uploads/ext/2602/bathroom-toilet-remont

Don't think that breaking is much easier than doing. For example, to remove tiles from the floor, you have to work with a chisel. But do not particularly try to "clean" the floor to the floor slab. To nothing.

Removing old tiles during toilet renovation

Ceiling, walls from old whitewash will help you to clean an electric drill with a metal brush attached to it.

Toilet repairs start from the floor. By today's standards, the Old Testament cement screed does not roll. The approximate procedure is as follows:

We lay waterproofing (aquaizol or polyester sheet) on the floor with an overlap of 10-15 cm on the walls.

We make a basic cement-based screed. But from a purchased mixture. On top of it there is a self-leveling polymer floor. In principle, the work can be considered done on this: the self-leveling floor is just invented for toilets. But if you have already spent money on porcelain stoneware, then the tool is in your hands: put the tiles!

This is how they make the self-leveling floor in the toilet

Try to keep the toilet floor 2-3 cm below the floor in the rest of the rooms. In case of a sewer breakthrough: so that not the whole apartment is flooded or not immediately.

If you are exchanging one floor-standing toilet for another floor-standing toilet with a different location of the mounting holes, remove the template from it. Simply place a sheet of thick paper on the bottom surface and mark the locations for the mounting holes.

An article on our website "Toilet flush design" will help you to properly install this unit when repairing or reconstructing a bathroom.

DIY toilet installation instructions are available here: https://my.housecope.com/wp-content/uploads/ext/2602/floor-unitas-montage/

How to use the toilet installation installation? Expert advice to help you apply the results of modern engineering developments

Then, using this template, cut out the outline of the bottom of the new toilet from the plywood, drill along the hole marks. Thread the bolts through them that will secure the new toilet. Before pouring the screed, place this template along with the bolts where the toilet will sit. This is necessary so that the bolts do not stray relative to each other when installing the screed.

Replacing the toilet

It will be just great if you can weld anchor plates or just steel strips, rods to the bolt heads - so that it is not so easy to swing them in the cement screed.

The advantage of a wall-to-wall toilet is that it creates free space underneath.Not that you will be storing any belongings there - it will just be easier to wield a mop when cleaning, and your toilet will be cleaner.

Toilet reinforcement diagram - reinforcing beam is highlighted in red

However, a wall-hung toilet can sag under the weight of the riders; as the people say, "lower the nose." In order to avoid this trouble, it is customary to reinforce hanging toilet bowls in Russia. Usually, strong steel welded triangular structures.

The temptation to replace old cast-iron sewer pipes with new-fashioned propylene pipes when renovating a toilet is great. But note: it is for propylene. Polyethylene and PVC are not suitable for such a responsible business: they do not tolerate temperature well, they can leak along the seam, they are not on friendly terms with aggressive cleaning agents.

Laying pipes in grooves

To replace the cast iron pipes, you will need a good deal of negotiation with neighbors, scuba diving goggles, a motorcycle helmet, and a raincoat with a hood.

Imagine the situation: you have drained water from the riser, etc., turned off the taps from top to bottom, but someone on the floor above forgot about the agreements reached and "finished their business" just at the moment when you had already dismantled your part of the riser and fitted a new one ... This is where the hood on the head and diving goggles come in handy.

A note on our website "What pipes are better to install in an apartment?" will help in choosing these products when repairing a toilet

You can find instructions on how to outline a pipe or a riser in a stretch ceiling during the reconstruction of a toilet room on our website.

Consider if you need to install a shut-off valve on the pipes when renovating a toilet? Read a description of this device here: https://my.housecope.com/wp-content/uploads/ext/2602/valves

The helmet is even more necessary: ​​cast iron weighs a lot, rusted fasteners may not support the weight of the pipe after you remove a piece of it, and the entire riser falls right on your head. A helmet in such tragic circumstances is simply irreplaceable.

Cast iron is a brittle material. Moreover, it is completely unknown where it will brittle when you start drilling or cutting it. Maybe right at your fingertips, or maybe five floors higher. And you have to change the whole riser: expensive!

Way to connect cast iron and propylene pipe Communication cabinet

Before starting to work with cast iron, fix the area to be treated. Drive two studs into the wall on the sides of the pipe, put clamps on them, covering the pipe around the entire circumference.

Use rubber gaskets: they will dampen the very vibrations of the pipe that can cause damage five stories higher.

Insulate the pipe below the area to be treated in the same way. And only then saw, cut, drill!

As you can see, finishing the riser in the toilet is far from childish.

Pipes, cisterns, etc. are now fashionable to hide in a communication cabinet. It does not represent any particular difficulty: the frame is assembled from aluminum or galvanized profiles, and then sheathed with plasterboard. Then, along with the other surface of the walls, they are tiled or pasted over with wallpaper.

The main thing is not to forget to arrange doors for access to valves and instrumentation!

When all the dirty work is done, you can start repairing the ceiling in the toilet and decorating the walls.

Repairing the toilet at a minimum cost involves (see the article "What wallpaper for the bathroom and toilet to choose?") Pasting the walls with washable wallpaper. A more fashionable option for finishing a toilet in an apartment is tiling with faience or porcelain stoneware tiles. This procedure is described in sufficient detail (see the article "How to choose the right tile for the bathroom and toilet rooms?") Is described on our website. It is no different from similar actions in any other room. Unless it is necessary to more carefully wipe the grooves between the tiles with a water-repellent compound.

Washable wallpaper in a renovated toilet

When choosing a way to finish the ceiling in the toilet, stop at (see.the article "The ceiling in the bathroom: what to paint?") painting. This is the most profitable option from all points of view.

When decorating a toilet with your own hands, experiments are appropriate. But some principles are worth following. For example, if you decide to make a polychrome lining of the toilet, keep in mind that the colors should be darker at the bottom and lighter at the top. For example, dark porcelain stoneware on the floor, brown tiles on the bottom, the tone of which gradually changes to beige at the top; cream ceiling.

Bright spots, expressive art canvases are not recommended: their contemplation disrupts the process of defecation. If you can't imagine renovating a toilet without hanging a picture, choose a landscape.

Do not be smart with the installation of pipes. The best option is to buy plastic-cast iron cuffs in a store and use them when making connections.

Do not be tempted by the advice of "experienced" how to make a mini-sink for a washstand out of an aluminum bowl or a bidet out of a plastic bucket. Civilized options even for budget toilet repair can be found (see the article "The sink is small, but remote: because for the toilet") via the Internet.

You can watch a video of the toilet repair here: